CWNW: Tommy Creek Br, Burke Developmental Rd - Roadworks Notice

When

Crews will be onsite between 6am and 6pm from 14 July 2026, with works expected to be completed by late August 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting. 

Why

TMR advises they will be carrying out works on the Tommy Creek bridge to prop the bridge headstock.

These works involve excavating the ground, constructing a concrete base, and installing temporary supports to strengthen the bridge.

This will improve the bridge’s structural stability and enable safer access for road users, including a return to previous loading conditions for certain restricted Oversize Overmass (OSOM) movements.  

TMR will provide a further update following completion of the works, including advice on access for currently restricted OSOM vehicles. 

What to expect 

For the safety of road users and work crews, changed traffic conditions will be in place, including reduced speed limits and traffic control supporting single-lane operation during the works.

Intermittent full closures of the bridge will be required at times to carry out the works. Road users can expect delays of up to 15-minute periods during the full closures and users should plan their journeys accordingly.

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be installed on approaches to the site to advise motorists of these conditions. Any changes to the work schedule due to weather will be communicated via the VMS. 

Current Restrictions 

Load platform trailers that do not meet all of the following limits must apply for a special assessment permit through the NHVR portal:

• Minimum 1.8m trailer axle to axle spacing
• Maximum 28t per tandem dolly
• Maximum 13 axle row trailer
• Maximum 6t/trailer axle

Low loader combinations that do not meet all of the following limits must apply for a special assessment permit through the NHVR portal:

• Minimum 6m distance from last drive axle (for without dolly), or last dolly axle (for with dolly) to first trailer axle
• Minimum 2.8m of last drive to first dolly axle spacing (for Low loader with dolly only)
• Less than 3.4m ground contact width
• Maximum 6t/dolly axle
• Maximum 6t/trailer axle
• Maximum 49t GCM
  

Operators must continue to submit permit applications, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis prior to approval. 

 
For more information 

If you require further information about these works, please do not hesitate to contact the TMR Cloncurry office on 07 4769 3200 or via email dco_northwest@tmr.qld.gov.au